Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are the A-list power couple that no one saw coming.
The American Idol judge and the Hollywood heartthrob have been together for a number of years, and share regular updates about the ups and downs of their relationship while staying clear of the rumors that they may have secretly tied the knot.
© Photo: Getty ImagesBut how much do you know about their long romance? From their flirty first meeting to their epic pregnancy announcement, keep reading for a complete rundown of their relationship timeline...
January 2016: The couple meet
Katy, 38, and Orlando, 46, first crossed paths in 2016, when they both attended the annual Golden Globe awards ceremony.
© picture allianceRecalling how they hit it off at an after-party for the awards ceremony, Katy told Jimmy Kimmel in an interview: "We bonded over an In-N-Out burger about three years [ago] at the Golden Globes. He stole one off of my table."
© Jon Kopaloff"He took it, and I was like, 'Wait! Who - oh, you're so hot. Fine, take it!' And then I saw him at a party, and I was like, 'How are those onions resting on your molars?' He's like, 'I like you.'"
May 2016: Instagram official
The couple went Instagram official at Cannes as Katy shared a photo of them messing around at the Film Festival.
As the duo sprawled out over the steps, she captioned the photo: "we cannes't".
October 2016: Couple's costume
They were spotted getting cosy at Kate Hudson's annual Halloween bash, where the pair – who are big fans of couple costumes – went hilariously co-ordinated as presidential candidates Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump.
In 2022, the 'California Gurlz' singer opened up about what had first drawn her to the British actor: "He's just really got this happy, [positive] vibes," she told the Dear Chelsea podcast. "I'm a little bit more heady and prone to depression in some ways — and so it's good for me to be around him because he gets me out of my head a little bit."
March 2017: The couple split
In March 2017, just over a year after they first hit it off, the couple went their separate ways. Katy revealed while talking to SiriusXM's CBC Radio One that she really struggled to put on a happy face in order to promote her latest album, Witness, as she dealt with the devastating split.
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However, she was quick to highlight to her fans that she and Orlando remained close. "You can still be friends & love your former partners! No one's a victim or a villain," she wrote on Instagram.
February 2018: Katy and Orlando reunite
Eventually, this amiable split led the couple to reconnect, and the relationship was revealed to be back on in February 2018 when Orlando accompanied Katy on a trip to Rome. A few months later, in September, they made their first-ever joint red carpet appearance at a gala in Monaco.
© Photo: Getty ImagesFebruary 2019: Engaged
Things got serious in the following months and on Valentine's Day 2019, the Hollywood actor popped the question with a daisy-shaped ring. They both shared the same snap to Instagram, with Orlando captioning it "Lifetimes" and Katy opting for: "Full bloom". The A-list pair went on to celebrate their huge relationship development with a ski trip in Colorado.
© Photo: InstagramFollowing their engagement, Katy and Orlando, who have both been married once before, expressed that they weren't in a rush to get married. "It's important to me that we are aligned - I've been married and divorced and I don't want to do it again," the Pirates of the Caribbean actor said during an appearance on the Today Show.
"And we're both fully aware of that. She's remarkable and so I'm always so impressed with that and I'm encouraged."
March 2020: Katy's pregnancy
In March 2020, just before the world completely shut down due to the global pandemic, Katy announced to fans that she and Orlando were expecting their first child together by revealing her growing baby bump in the music video for her song 'Never Worn White'.
August 2020: Daisy Dove
Their baby, a healthy little girl named Daisy Dove Bloom, was born in August 2020. During an Instagram Live, Katy opened up about her little girl: "She's changed my life and still continues to change my life. I created space for her and therefore didn't have the extra time that I have had in the past 35 years, and so I had to create space and I'm glad I did."
© Photo: InstagramOrlando likewise gushed when talking about their now 2-year-old daughter during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
"It was funny because when she first came out I was like, 'Oh it's me it's a mini-me!' Then, fortunately, she got those Katy blues which was perfect," he said.
July 2021: Katy and Miranda bond
Katy shared a video showing her close bond with Orlando's ex-wife Miranda, promoting the supermodel's skincare brand.
Katy and Miranda have a great relationship, with the model having explained on the Moments with Candace Parker podcast that the singer helps her deal with her "annoying brother" of an ex. "She helps me deal with him," Miranda said, adding: "And I'm so grateful that she's there because it takes the pressure off me."
February 2022: Wedding update
Following the birth of Daisy, many speculated that the couple had secretly tied the knot after Katy was spotted wearing a gold band on her ring finger. The 'Firework' singer was papped with the new accessory on the island of Hawaii, where she has been spending the last few weeks with family and friends.
© RB/Bauer-GriffinHowever, Katy later cleared up the media confusion around her and Orlando's relationship status in February 2022, explaining they were still yet to wed. "We're still trying to work out destination/location," she revealed on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, adding honestly: "Every couple of months there's a 'new variant', 'new variant', 'new variant.'"
January 2023: Katy honors Miranda
As Miranda was honored at the 20th annual G'Day USA Arts Gala, the "Roar" singer introduced her to receive the "excellence in the arts" award - taking a moment to poke fun at their unconventional relationship.
© JC OliveraShe said that she felt like she "gained another sister" by having Kerr in her life.
"Some of you might be confused about why I'm introducing Miranda. That doesn't play into the antiquated narrative of ex-wives and new wives," Katy said. "And yes, it's true, most of the media would like to see us mud wrestle, including [her husband] Evan [Spiegel], but we are here to lead by love because Miranda is love."
April 2024: Orlando opens up
Speaking to Trevor Noah, Orlando got candid about falling in love with Katy, as he spoke about her life.
© Lester Cohen"I fell in love with Katheryn, this girl from Santa Barbara. And by the way, parents, pastors, living on food stamps. We're not talking glamorous, Montecito", he said, adding that he wouldn't change their relationship for anything.
"We've got these two giant careers and lives, and hers is even, you know... it's like a universe sometimes," he said. "But I think I just keep coming back to her and trying to hold her hand and walk her back to the sand pit and be like... we're just gonna build a sandcastle."
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